Lesson Study Opening Activities (Movement Activity) Grouping Subgroup Article Sharing –Subgroup Reporting

Lesson Study Small Group Conversation Planning a lesson –What does your typical planning session look like? Discuss the difference faced by various grade bands (k-5, 6-8, 9-12).

Lesson Study What is Lesson Study? Professional Development Curriculum Development What does Lesson Study look like?

Lesson Study Process Setting Goals Planning the Lesson Teaching, Observing, and Debriefing Revising and Reteaching Reflecting and Sharing Results Process Big Ideas

Lesson Study Process Setting Goals: Research Theme Broad, Long Term Goals –Students will become confident and creative thinkers and innovators –Take initiative as learners –Be active problem-solvers –Develop scientific ways of thinking Back

Lesson Study Process Planning the Lesson Lesson Study Team Develops Lesson –Identify specific lesson goals from examination of assessment data –Kenkyuu – Examination of curricula, content resources, expertise of others –Create detailed Research Lesson Plan Back

Lesson Study Process Teaching, Observing, and Debriefing First Lesson Presentation –Roles Teacher, Observers, Knowledgeable Other Take notes on content and pedagogy. Teacher and student actions, specific emphasis on student thinking. Back

Lesson Study Process Revising and Re-teaching Based upon evidence collected and the discussion during the debriefing session lesson study team makes changes to the lesson. Team may meet several times to revise lesson. Back

Lesson Study Process Reflecting and Sharing Results Lesson study team will record and share the research lesson they developed. Teachers use the results of the research lesson to plan and improve other lessons and their instructional practice. Back

Big Ideas Instruction Students Goals Content Setting Goals Planning the Lesson Teaching, Observing, and Debriefing Revising and Reteaching Reflecting and Sharing Results Big Ideas are the topics that teachers explore as they engage in lesson study. Habits of Mind

Big Ideas Instruction Consider core elements of Instruction –Grouping, questioning, engaging, assessing Lesson study can bring about serious change in practice by focusing on important instructional practices and applying lessons learned to daily practice. Back

Big Ideas Content Teachers explore the topic of the unit and the research lesson. –Consider key concepts underlying the topic as well as connections to other concepts. –This is a good opportunity for self evaluation. Many teachers identify gaps in their own knowledge as they develop the research lesson. Back

Big Ideas Goals Teachers establish long term goals by considering what they want their students to become and where they are now. Short term goals are established focusing on content and process. Back

Big Ideas Students Teachers considers students prior knowledge and think about how children learn. Identify: –Anticipated responses, misconceptions, strategies for intervention, how to build upon student ideas and actions. Back

Habits of Mind Research Stance Learning Together Self-Efficacy Instruction Students Goals Content Setting Goals Planning the Lesson Teaching, Observing, and Debriefing Revising and Reteaching Reflecting and Sharing Results Habits of mind are the qualities that teachers build and use in order to grow professionally. Conclusion

Habits of Mind Research Stance Lesson Study involves posing questions and problems, researching possible solutions, trying out new ideas, collecting data, and analyzing findings. Teachers engage in inquiry, reflection, and critical examination of their practice. Back

Habits of Mind Learning Together Teaching in the U.S. has become an isolated endeavor. –Lesson Study involves a commitment to a team of teachers. –All team members must establish and sustain a safe environment for collaboration. Back

Habits of Mind Self-Efficacy Teachers are motivated and persistent in improving their craft. They take responsibility and believe that they can make a difference in student learning. Back

Lesson Study Process Lesson Study Day 2 Examining the Lesson Study Cycle: A Closer Look. What does the debriefing session look like? How can you conduct a research lesson in your school? Overcoming obstacles to lesson study. Powerpoint content is summary information from Chapter 1 of: Stepanek, Appel, Leong, Mangan, and Mitchell (2007). Leading Lesson Study: A practical guide for teachers and facilitators. Corwin press, Thousand Oaks, CA.